Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management

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Rowan University’s Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management degree completion program provides those with an Associate’s degree or at least 60 credits with the remaining credits necessary to complete a bachelor’s degree in this growing field while taking classes online. Applicants with less than 60 credits may work with an enrollment counselor to explore available options. This program is ideal for journeypersons and seasoned professionals in the construction industry as well as apprentices who are looking to develop leadership skills and advance their careers. The Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management degree prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Rowan University’s program has received the endorsement of the North America’s Building Trades Unions.

Upon completion of the program students will supplement construction experience with the managerial skills required to:

Propose, plan, and implement construction projects.
Develop safe and ethical practices efficiently and profitably.
Communicate effectively with construction teams and community members.
Develop effective project management strategies and techniques.
Manage construction projects with scheduling software.
Estimate quantity take-offs and costs with computers.
Address issues related to construction law and project management.
Understand materials and methods listed in the construction specification institute’s Master Format.

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Rowan University requires the completion of 120 semester hours of approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. The following courses make up the BA in Construction Management program.

Required Courses: 30 s.h.

CM 01301 - Fundamentals of the Construction Industry I Credits: 3
CM 01302 - Fundamentals of the Construction Industry II Credits: 3
CM 01303 - Project Building Systems Credits: 3
CM 01304 - Project Administration Credits: 3
CM 01305 - Construction Cost Estimating Credits: 3
CM 01306 - Construction Project Planning and Scheduling Credits: 3
CM 01407 - Advanced Leadership and Communication Credits: 3
CM 01408 - Industrial Relations in the Construction Industry Credits: 3
CM 01409 - Building Energy Systems for Construction Managers Credits: 3
CM 01410 - Building Construction Systems & Codes Credits: 3
CM 01411 - Construction Safety and Loss Prevention Credits: 3
CM 01412 - Capstone Project - WI Credits: 3

Elective Coursework: 38 s.h.

Credit for Prior Learning

In addition to transfers from other accredited colleges and universities, credit toward the degree may be awarded for prior work and experience. Students can convert into credits part of their working experience through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Rowan University accepts assessments of credits by external agencies including College Level Examination Placement (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and through the New Jersey Prior Learning Assessment Network agreement, Thomas Edison State College. Rowan University is an American Council on Education (ACE) member institution and participates in the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program. For students seeking degree completion, students are referred to an academic department advisor for concurrence and academic advisement.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Steven Chin, Ph.D, P.E.
Vice Dean
Engineering Hall
856.256.5300
chin@rowan.edu

Alejandro Rodriguez, D.Eng., PMP
Interim Program Director
954.299.7274
rodriguez1@rowan.edu